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CastlesInTheSky

  • Writing Tips Re: Don't tell. Show.

    Aww thankyou everyone. Youre all awesome. Rosey, that's a really valid point; I'll edit later and expand on the bit where I say telling can also be vital. Kirsten, it ...

    Jan 13, 2009
  • Writing Tips Re: Don't tell. Show.

    Don't tell. Show. Nearly anyone who's ever posted a piece on this site has heard the infamous advice, YWS's pet peeve: “ Show , don’t tell.” Those three words can ...

    Jan 13, 2009
  • Writing Tutorials Re: How Can I Become A Great Writer?

    This is awesomeness, Griff.

    Jan 10, 2009
  • Writing Tutorials Re: Show and Tell

    Nearly anyone who's ever posted a piece on this site has heard the infamous advice, YWS's pet peeve: “Show, don’t tell.” Those three words can be incredibly frustrating to any ...

    Jan 5, 2009
  • Research Re: The 1920's

    I've recently started a novel set in 1920's England, as those of you who've been browsing Other Fiction lately will know. I've done my own research on Google and whatnot, ...

    Dec 11, 2008
  • Writing Tips Re: Outline?

    Also, I find novels are destroyed if they are planned; where's the spontaneity? Can your message really come across if it's hidden behind a titanium plot? Completely agree. Although, sometimes ...

    Dec 9, 2008
  • Writing Tips Re: Reasons for writing

    I write because I have to. Because when I write I am . I am myself. I create myself. I express myself. Some part of me reaches out to the ...

    Nov 30, 2008
  • Will Review For Food Re: Reviewer Testimonials

    Sapphire gave me absolutely brilliant reviews. Furthermore, she didn't just review the chapter from the link I gave her and stop at that, she followed my chapter all the way ...

    Nov 22, 2008
  • Writers Corner Re: Scribblings of the Scribe

    I agree with Sapphire. You have a wonderful attitude, much better than mine. And as long as you love the piece you are writing, why worry about cliches? If you ...

    Aug 26, 2008
  • Writers Corner Re: What font/font size do you use?

    When I write in word, I tend to use good old TNR, single spaced, size 12. Woo! Times New Roman FTW! I'm trying to fight against the evil powers of ...

    Aug 26, 2008


The grand in the hotel rings with broken tunes; the guests frown; the concierge winces. But the blue-hatted boy is happy and braver than they.
— TheMythMaster